Serving 128 students in grades 7-8, Pleasantville Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Pleasantville Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Pleasantville, IA school district, encompassing approximately 117.5 square miles. Most students typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.1 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasantville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pleasantville Middle School's student population of 128 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
128 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pleasantville Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasantville Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#255 out of 1223 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
90%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.7%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasantville Middle School's ranking?
Pleasantville Middle School is ranked #255 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Pleasantville Middle School?
128 students attend Pleasantville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Pleasantville Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasantville Middle School?
Pleasantville Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pleasantville Middle School offer ?
Pleasantville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pleasantville Middle School part of?
Pleasantville Middle School is part of Pleasantville Comm School District.
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